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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1903
Page
2
Crises deepen as ministerial conference and naval moves prompt readiness. Vice Admiral Toga named to command standing squadron while steamship and railroad firms prepare for emergencies. Reports of Russia Japan talks broken off circulate. Tokyo notes no confirmation. News dispatches warn of looming decisive steps for Japan’s security.
From New York Barrett, U S minister to Argentina, arrived en route to Buenos Ayres and commented on the Far East. He said Manchuria holds great trade potential for China and noted Russia seeks to retain influence while Japan resists losing it, expressing confidence both nations will settle differences peacefully.
New York dispatch cites The Times noting the Japanese cavalry is the weakest arm due to horse shortages and terrain, while infantry endure well though in cold climates their physical quality is seen as lower. Russian cavalry reportedly seven times larger.
Rome dispatch says no cabinet resignation. Premier Zanni redi willing to withdraw due to ill health. The cabinet will discuss the issue at today’s meeting.
Editor and proprietor Samuel Mores of The Indianapolis Sentinel fell from the third story of the Sentinel building in Indianapolis at 10 am. He died 16 minutes later. He was alone when the fall occurred. heart trouble was cited amid recent financial worries. He leaves a widow and one daughter.
Boston on October 21. Charles A. Rollins a 68 year old retired merchant was found dead in his Massachusetts avenue home with a gas tube nearby. House caretaker Thomas Ryan, 28, notified a friend by phone and then followed his master to death. The coroner suspects Rollins ended his life, while Ryan died from gas fumes after returning to the room.
Senators Lodge and Turner and Mrs Turner depart London for Liverpool to board the White Star liner Cedric sailing to New York. Joseph Rope and an Alaska boundary tribunal assistant secretary travel on the same train, joined by Joseph Pulitzer and party. Mr and Mrs Andrew Carnegie will join at Queenstown.
Cavendish Vermont resident LeQuinn suffered a health invasion described as Caronio Constipation. After taking Dr King's New Life Pills his symptoms were arrested and he claims a complete cure. Pills advertised as guaranteed to cure for 250 cents at W. J. Smith & Bro or H. R. Palmer & Son drug stores.
George J. Gould was elected chairman of the board of directors of the Wabash railroad in New York. Jo Leashly, now chairman, becomes vice president in charge of the New York office. Additional vice presidents named include A. Bird Edgar T. Wells Wilton Knight and Wells H. Blodgett. No other officer changes were reported.
Portland dispatch reports a vast land graft ring on the Pacific slope. Central figures alleged in San Francisco including William J. Burns and A. B. Hughes. Investigators say ring used dummies to acquire state school lands, bribed officials, and leaked reserve boundary information to profit.
New York dispatch reports Baron D Esternelles de Constant saying the Anglo French arbitration treaty is only the start. He cites plans for treaties with Italy Holland Sweden Norway, aiming for quick closure and a Rome visit for Loubet. He expects a US role and a congressman group to promote worldwide arbitration. Also coverage of customs value dispute appeals, a U S Marshal Field case, a Macedonia reform stance, and a fire at C Ledyard Black estate barn with $100000 loss but horses saved.
A Clifton flour sack may cost slightly more upfront than patent flours yet proves cheaper in the end. It yields more bread per sack and requires less lard and soda, making it a wiser buy. Test a sack from Wingfield Cash Grocery and see the difference.
The Federal National Bank of Pittsburg pa failed to open and was placed under receiver John Cunningham. Bank chartered 1901 with assets of about 7.69 million and liabilities near 9.77 million. Directors met until 2 am. stock on Pittsburg Exchange fell then steadied with little local impact.
London papers call the ruling regrettable but honorable as Chief Justice Alveston’s alignment of the award is praised by the St James Gazette. The Canadian commission is faulted for its explanation and failure to sign the treaty by The Pall Mall Gazette. In New York naval news, the North Atlantic Squadron plans a winter cruise beginning December 11 after repairs. In Zanesville, Mrs William Tate, a 23 year old Black woman, has given birth to four girl babies, all normal in size and weighing about 6½ pounds.
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